10.03.2023

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40º | Rain/snow mix | 98% chance of rain |
Sunrise: 7:37 a.m. | Sunset: 5:12 p.m.

📍Our iconic landmarks

Your guide to prominent landmarks in Kansas City

Liberty Memorial Tower has watched over 98 years of Kansas City’s changing skyline. | Photo by Mike Day

We’ve all been there: Someone’s trying to give you directions by describing 10 lefts, 20 rights, and a jumble of cardinal directions. Isn’t it easier to just point out a landmark?

That’s exactly what we’re doing. We have 10 of the most recognizable Kansas City landmarks — from bright signs in the night sky to beacons of stone and metal. Not only are these local icons easy to remember, but they’ll also get you where you need to go in a jiffy.

Western Auto Sign

Address: 2107 Grand Blvd., KCMO

Nearby: Washington Square Park, Crown Center, Grand Coffee Co.

It’s hard to miss this giant marquee-style sign, especially when it’s lit up at night. Fun fact: it used to be a Coca-Cola sign until Western Auto bought the building and replaced the sign in 1952.

KC_Convention Center 2.jpg — KC’s “Sky Stations” stand tall atop the convention center.
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Photo by @mikedayphotography

Sky Stations

Address: Broadway Boulevard + 14th Street

Nearby: Music Hall, Folly Theater, Barney Allis Plaza, Kansas City Marriott Downtown

It’s a bird. It’s a plane. It’s… hair curlers? No. These 40-ft-tall adornments on top of the KC Convention Center’s pylons are actually sculptures, completed in 1994 and lifted into place via helicopter. They were inspired by the 1930s Art Deco style, which is pervasive around town.

TWA Moonliner IV

Address: 18th Street + Baltimore Avenue

Nearby: Find the hot spots in our Crossroads neighborhood guide

Inspired by the Apollo missions to the moon, Disney put together a passenger rocket concept in the mid-1900s. KC-based Trans World Airlines (TWA) originally sponsored a ride based on the rocket in Tomorrowland, and it sported a replica at its headquarters from 1955 to 1962. That HQ building now hosts Barkley, which in turn hosts the fourth version of the rocket — and has even adopted the rocket and colors in its logo.

Scout Statue, Mill Creek Fountain + more

Events

Tuesday, Oct. 3

Coloring Club for Adults | Tuesday, Oct. 3 | 12-1 p.m. | Art & Lucille Jahn Meeting Room, Leavenworth Public Library, 417 Spruce St., Leavenworth, KS | All supplies are provided during your relaxing afternoon of coloring.
Daniel O’Donnell | Tuesday, Oct. 3 | 7 p.m. | Kauffman Center | $43-$93 | This Donegal-based singer is the only artist in the world to score a hit on the UK album charts every year since 1988.

Wednesday, Oct. 4

VMware User Group Conference 2023 | Wednesday, Oct. 4 | 9 a.m.-3 p.m. | Overland Park Convention Center, 6000 College Blvd., Overland Park, KS | Free | Network with VMware users and peer into the future of VMware as well as its partner products and services.
The Foolers curated by Penn & Teller | Wednesday, Oct. 4 | 7:30 p.m. | Kauffman Center | $43-$93 | The Foolers pay homage to the classic magic of Penn & Teller in this interactive celebration of television’s No. 1 rated magic show.

Thursday, Oct. 5

Harvesting Hope Fall Fundraiser | Thursday, Oct. 5 | 4-8 p.m. | Strang Hall’s Outdoor Space, 7313 W. 80th St., Overland Park, KS | $75 | Sip and shop, listen to a panel discussion, and enjoy cocktails at this annual fundraiser.
Fountain City Comedy Festival | Thursday, Oct. 5-Saturday, Oct. 7 | Times vary | The Barrel of the Bottoms, 1427 W. 9th St., Kansas City, MO | $0-$50 | With 20+ shows featuring 60+ nationally touring acts, this independent festival highlights KC’s comedy scene.

Events calendar here

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News Notes

Civic

Evergy announced that a unanimous agreement has been reached for the Kansas rate case. If the agreement is approved, rates for Kansas City metro residents would decrease ~4.75% which is ~$6.07 less per month. (WIBW)

Open

A new brew in town. Discourse Brewing is officially open in Overland Park at 7211 W. 97th St. The owners wish for the brewery to serve as a community-driven space that fosters collaboration and conversation. Beers include a milk stout and “splendid sunset” blond ale. (Kansas City Star)

Sports

Breaking records. Patrick Mahomes officially set the NFL record for the fastest quarterback to reach 200 touchdown passes on Sunday, Oct. 1. Mahomes reached the stat in his 84th game, beating the previous benchmark by Dan Marino of 89 games. (AP News)

Concert

All we want for Christmas is Mariah Carey in Kansas City. The pop star and Christmas princess is hitting the road for a holiday tour, making her way to T-Mobile Center on Friday, Nov. 24. Tickets go on sale Friday, Oct. 6, at 10 a.m.

Kansas Citian

Overland Park filmmaker Sharon Liese is adding “Emmy Award winner” to her resume. Her short film titled “The Flagmakers” won in the Outstanding Short Documentary category at the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences awards. (Kansas City Star)

Shop

More Mahomes. QB1 teamed up with Adidas to create the Mahomes 1 Impact FLX “Away” shoe. This concept is meant to pay tribute to the fans and uniforms that travel with Mahomes on the road during football season. You can purchase a pair for $140.

Wellness

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Announced

📚 A new look for the library

Celebrating 150 years of the Kansas City Public Library

This postcard shows the old Public Library building at 9th and Locust streets. | Photo via Kansas City Public Library

Turning a new page. Today the Kansas City Public Library is unveiling its new digital look ahead of its 150th anniversary this December.

The rebrand includes a new logo + website design.

“The library’s new logo — the owl in the circle — captures the essence of the library’s 150 years. A library brings together many circles within our community[...]The owl represents the pursuit of wisdom and knowledge, as everyone at the library comes together in a spirit of collaboration,” Media Relations and Communications Specialist Anna Bernard told us.

Hear more about the rebrand at the Central branch (14 W. 10th St., KCMO) this morning. A breakfast buffet begins at 9:30 a.m. followed by a 15-minute presentation at 10 a.m.

A year-long observance will take place in 2024 to celebrate the milestone anniversary of KCPL. More events will be announced later this year.

With the anniversary around the corner, we want to know — what does the KCPL mean to you? Share with us in our inbox.

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The Wrap

City Editor Bella Rainey poses on a rooftop overlooking Kansas City, KCtoday.

Today’s edition by:
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From the editor

As a Chiefs fan and long-time Swiftie, I love to see Taylor Swift supporting Travis Kelce and the Red Kingdom.

I hope to see a Kelce touchdown celebration with a set of heart hands and the “Bejeweled” dance in the future.

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